Remember the quote from Babe Ruth in The Sandlot, “Remember kid, there’s heroes and there’s legends. Heroes get remembered, but legends never die"? At the Rogue Invitational over the weekend at Rogue ... Continue Reading
Strongman Martins Licis Steinborn Squats an Incredible 565 lb World Record
The Steinborn Squat is a lift that is rooted in old-timely strength training goodness. While unconventional in nature, the Steinborn Squat grown in popularity over the last couple years due to the boom of ... Continue Reading
Recap: Brazil CrossFit Championship, Down Under CrossFit Championship, and ROGUE Invitational
It was a jam-packed weekend of CrossFit Sanctionals™, with the Brazil CrossFit Championship, the Down Under Championship, and the ROGUE Invitational all happening simultaneously. Brazil, Australia, and the ... Continue Reading
Oleskii Novikov Wins Arnold Strongman Africa
Even though we are quickly closing in on the World’s Strongest Man competition, there are still other opportunities for the competitors in strongman to win titles, take home prize money, and set themselves ... Continue Reading
5 Adaptogenic Mushrooms That Might Improve Your Workout
If adaptogens have been on your radar, you might have come to know about functional mushrooms. Over recent years, the demand for these mighty mushrooms have bloomed in the supplement aisle, thanks to its ... Continue Reading
Review: Westside Vs the World Is the Perfect Powerlifting Documentary
“It’s a bunch of violent, mean motherfuckers that aren’t kind or gentle in any way.” “Westside was a cult.” “They were the crazies.” The name Westside Barbell evokes images of rattling chains and ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Amanda Lawrence (-84 kg) Deadlifts An Incredible 265kg
Powerlifter Amanda Lawrence doesn't just like to lift heavy, she loves it. The -84kg athlete showed off her insane deadlift sequence from training, which was highlighted with her incredible 265kg, or ... Continue Reading
3 Reasons Why No Two Squat Stances Look Exactly the Same
To be great at squatting, you need multiple factors to be aligned. Outside of understanding the movement's mechanics, you also need baseline levels of strength, coordination, mobility, and proprioception. ... Continue Reading
ROGUE Invitational: How to Watch, Prize Money, Roster Breakdown, and More
The ROGUE Invitational could arguably be the most highly anticipated CrossFit Sanctional™ of the year, as it will feature multiple top male and female athletes from the 2018 Games. The Sanctional runs ... Continue Reading
Look At Eddie Hall’s Insane Body Transformation Over The Past Two Years
Professional strongman Eddie Hall just uploaded a before and after photo highlighting his weight loss journey that has taken place over the last two years. After dropping nearly 70 pounds and a ... Continue Reading
Watch This 20-Year-Old Clean & Jerk 529 Lbs
Iranian powerhouse weightlifter Ali Davoudi got to celebrate his 20th birthday in the best possible way. After just joining the 2-0 club he casually hit a huge clean & jerk of 240 kilograms, or 529 ... Continue Reading
How to Watch Brazil CrossFit Championship, Down Under CrossFit Championship
We talked about how crazy May was going to be with five CrossFit Sanctionals™ taking place, and now we finally get to watch the action officially kick off. On Friday, the Brazil CrossFit Championship ... Continue Reading
USA Weightlifting Announces 2019 Pan American Games Team Roster
USA Weightlifting has named their Pan American Games Team to compete in Lima, Peru. The Pan American Games are set to run from July 26th through August 11th. In USA Weightlifting's press release, they ... Continue Reading
Ample Releases New Bulk Version of Their Popular Meal Replacement
One of our favorite things about Ample is that it's incredibly filling; it provides a really good balance of protein, fiber, and fat; it delivers a lot of nutrients that many people are low ... Continue Reading
Arnold Africa Strongman 2019 Preview
We are around a month away from the World’s Strongest Man contest, and there is a lot of speculation about that event for obvious reasons. In the meantime, the Arnold Pro Strongman World Series is rolling ... Continue Reading
This High School Gym Just Received the Makeover of a Lifetime
One high school weight room in Chicago, Illinois has swapped mismatching dumbbells, and outdated fitness equipment for a brand new built out space. Michele Clark High, located in Austin, a poor ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Luke Richardson Hits Huge 400kg Deadlift Milestone
We’ve been saying this for some time now, but it’s seriously just the beginning for Luke Richardson. The British powerlifter has been absolutely dominating the sport for the past few years, and on ... Continue Reading
7 Beginner Friendly Core and Oblique Exercises
Building a strong and functional core is essential for every lifter and athlete. Regardless of training age, ability level, and goals, there are a few key exercises that every beginner should master. In ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Marisa Inda Deadlift 419 Pounds For Lifetime PR
This Mother's Day we included powerlifter Marisa Inda in our list of strongest moms, and just one day later she went to the gym and crushed a deadlift of 190 kilogram/419 pounds for a lifetime personal ... Continue Reading
World’s Strongest Man Announces List Of Events for 2019 Contest
(Editor's note: The events were updated on May 16 and June 4 as alterations to the events were announced by World's Strongest Man.) The World’s Strongest Man is coming up next month, and we’ve all been ... Continue Reading
3 Close-Grip Bench Press Mistakes and How to Fix Them
The close-grip bench press is one of the best bench variations for improving tricep strength, and it's often a variation that gets performed incorrectly. Typically, close-grip bench press form mistakes ... Continue Reading
Watch Julius Maddox Bench Press 600 Pounds For Eight Reps
Powerlifter Julius Maddox is a member of the 700-pound bench press club, but he's no stranger to hitting phenomenal lifts for reps either — take a look at his ridiculous bench press personal record of 600 ... Continue Reading
The Pros and Cons of MCT Oil for Athletes (Brought to You by Ample)
It stands for medium-chain triglycerides and it’s one of the most talked about fats in fitness. It’s often sold on its own as a kind of tasteless oil, but over 50 percent of the fat in coconut oil is ... Continue Reading
Pat Vellner, Tim Paulson, Colleen Fotsch, and Courtney Haley Accept Invites To CrossFit Games
Last week, Kristi Eramo, three-time CrossFit Games individual athlete declined her invitation to the 2019 CrossFit Games, and this week Eramo's decision opened up a spot for another athlete on the ... Continue Reading